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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maka Fernandez (ranked 25255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Volkanovski (ranked 3316 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradford Volkanovski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maka Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bradford Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski cracks Fernandez with an open hand slap.
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Fernandez back into the cage.
Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches up with Fernandez, looking for a takedown. Volkanovski pushes Fernandez against the cage but Fernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maka Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt - Fernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandez jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but Volkanovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandez pushes Volkanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Fernandez didn't see that one coming.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski throws a solid leg kick but Fernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkanovski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernandez should have avoided that one.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volkanovski scores with a body shot.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradford Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Volkanovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkanovski swinging wildly here.
Fernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Fernandez is looking for a counter combo.
Volkanovski clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Volkanovski is trying to pull guard but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez as he avoids it easily.
Maka Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski.
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkanovski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski goes for a double leg but Fernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernandez continues to drive forward.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
Volkanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bradford Volkanovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkanovski dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Volkanovski's head and hops out.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski misses with the body kick
and Fernandez counters with a series of strikes. Volkanovski will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski tries to stall but Fernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground.
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fernandez stands and steps away. Volkanovski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.
Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
As Volkanovski looks to move away, Fernandez throws a big counter combo but Volkanovski just gets out of the way.
Volkanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a wild body kick that Fernandez sees coming a mile off.
Fernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Fernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkanovski dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Volkanovski's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradford Volkanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandez is looking for a counter combo.
Volkanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkanovski off to one side.
Volkanovski lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maka Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernandez gets tackled into the cage by Volkanovski. Volkanovski maintains the clinch.
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Volkanovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Fernandez.
Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Volkanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.
Fernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski fails to land the takedown.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Volkanovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Volkanovski looks to move away, Fernandez throws a big counter combo but Volkanovski just gets out of the way.
Volkanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkanovski off to one side.
Fernandez is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Fernandez avoids it.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Volkanovski on that attempt.
Maka Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maka Fernandez.
I think Volkanovski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Volkanovski!
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